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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 625.82 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 625.82 and 257.04 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 625.82 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/625.82 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 625.82 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 160,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,859.49/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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